Sweet Spicy BBQ Crockpot Chicken Wings

Aya Thompson

Aya Thompson

May 10, 2026 • 12 min read

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Sweet Spicy BBQ Crockpot Chicken Wings

"Learn how to make Sweet Spicy BBQ Crockpot Chicken Wings with this easy step-by-step recipe."

Learn how to make Sweet Spicy BBQ Crockpot Chicken Wings with this easy step-by-step recipe.

Conclusion

I hope you enjoy making this Sweet Spicy BBQ Crockpot Chicken Wings. It's one of my favorite recipes!

Ingredients

  • Calories: 503 kcal
  • Sugar: 25 g
  • Sodium: 1243 mg
  • Fat: 26 g
  • Carbohydrates: 32 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 30 g

Instructions

  1. Mix sugar, paprika, mustard, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Place chicken in a large bag, add the rub, and shake to coat evenly.
  2. Transfer coated chicken to a slow cooker. Pour 1/2 cup barbecue sauce over the chicken and stir. Cover and cook on LOW for 3-4 hours for wings, 4-6 hours for drumsticks, until tender.
  3. Preheat broiler on HIGH. Line a baking sheet with foil and place an oil-sprayed wire rack on top. Transfer chicken from the slow cooker to the rack, discarding the leftover liquid.
  4. Brush chicken with 1/2 cup barbecue sauce. Broil 10 inches from heat for 10-15 minutes until lightly charred and crisp.
  5. Flip chicken, brush with the remaining 1/2 cup barbecue sauce, and broil for another 5-10 minutes until the second side is charred and crisp. Serve.

Recipe Details

Perfect for Breakfast

Sweet Spicy BBQ Crockpot Chicken Wings

Sweet Spicy BBQ Crockpot Chicken Wings

Learn how to make Sweet Spicy BBQ Crockpot Chicken Wings with this easy step-by-step recipe.

5 min
Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
4
Servings
150
Calories

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1

Mix sugar, paprika, mustard, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Place chicken in a large bag, add the rub, and shake to coat evenly.

2

Transfer coated chicken to a slow cooker. Pour 1/2 cup barbecue sauce over the chicken and stir. Cover and cook on LOW for 3-4 hours for wings, 4-6 hours for drumsticks, until tender.

3

Preheat broiler on HIGH. Line a baking sheet with foil and place an oil-sprayed wire rack on top. Transfer chicken from the slow cooker to the rack, discarding the leftover liquid.

4

Brush chicken with 1/2 cup barbecue sauce. Broil 10 inches from heat for 10-15 minutes until lightly charred and crisp.

5

Flip chicken, brush with the remaining 1/2 cup barbecue sauce, and broil for another 5-10 minutes until the second side is charred and crisp. Serve.

Nutritional Information (per serving)

503 calories Calories
25g Protein
17g Fat
57g Carbs
230mg Sodium

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